17 h. ago Competition in mortgage market ramps up as lenders unveil new rates

Lloyds and Halifax launched some new rates on selected direct mortgage products, with some other lenders also unveiling rate changes this week.

Economics

22 h. ago Nationwide issues update on mortgage rate cuts ahead of next Bank of England interest rate decision

The UK building society has announced its plans that will affect the majority of fixed rate mortgages

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40 h. ago Nationwide Building Society to offer mortgage rates as low as 3.64%

Rate reductions are being made on two, three, five and 10-year fixed-rate products from Wednesday, Nationwide said.

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43 h. ago Banks can now lend £30,000 more to average mortgage borrower, says FCA boss

Chief executive Nikhil Rathi said the changes are ‘a risk worth taking, allowing more people the security that comes with home ownership’.

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43 h. ago The best savings accounts for your cash before an interest rate cut in November

Always ensure your cash savings are earning above the rate of inflation - currently 3.8%

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45 h. ago Rachel Reeves speech LIVE: Chancellor accused of 'waffle bomb' as she rolls ground for Budget tax rises

Rachel Reeves has said the Budget will focus on ‘getting inflation falling’ and ‘creating the conditions for interest rate cuts’

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47 h. ago Rachel Reeves speech LIVE: Chancellor gives stark warning of tax rises on way in pre

Rachel Reeves has said the Budget will focus on ‘getting inflation falling’ and ‘creating the conditions for interest rate cuts’

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61 h. ago Fed’s Cook signals December rate cut is not a forgone conclusion

Central bank governor makes first public remarks since Donald Trump’s move to fire her

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68 h. ago Bank of England COULD cut interest rates this week: Should you lock in a mortgage deal now as rates fall?

Barclays is going against the grain and predicting a base rate reduction when the Bank of England meets on Thursday. What does that mean if you're looking for a new mortgage?

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69 h. ago Average mortgage rates have fallen back below 5% in November, says website

The decrease to less than 5%, after average mortgage rates sat above this level in October, is a ‘notable milestone’, Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said.

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3 d. ago Bank of England must better address climate risk to tackle inflation, WWF says

The central bank is being urged to take a series of actions to better respond to environmental risks.

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3 d. ago Bank ‘unlikely’ to cut interest rates but decision a close call, experts say

The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee will make its next decision on interest rates on Thursday.

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5 d. ago Fed officials’ opposition to rate cut signals growing challenge from hawks

Two regional central bank presidents say they would have kept interest rates on hold this week

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5 d. ago London Stocks Ease After Recent Rally; Focus Shifts to Budget, Bank of England

London Stocks Ease After Recent Rally; Focus Shifts to Budget, Bank of England  US News Money

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6 d. ago House price growth slips back amid subdued buyer confidence, Nationwide says

Nationwide said UK house price growth fell month-on-month in October to 0.3% from 0.5% in September.

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6 d. ago New mortgage price war breaks out amid property market torpor

Some City analysts believe another rate cut from the Bank of England could come as soon as next week

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6 d. ago Bank of England's £200bn gold bars will be left 'vulnerable' when security guards strike in pay row, union bosses say

Around 40 security guards represented by union Unite are set to walk out next month, leaving the Bank of England 'at risk'.

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7 d. ago Budget raid on pensions 'risk slashing £50billion from savings', Reeves is warned

Analysis suggests that cutting the reliefs for higher rate taxpayers risked 'severe' consequences.

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7 d. ago Trump says he will cut fentanyl tariff on Chinese goods and expects ‘great deal’ with Xi – business live

Most Asian stock markets rally on trade deal optimism, ahead of expected US interest rate cutAston Martin has slashed £300m from its investment plans after the British sportscar maker reported a bigger than expected loss in the third quarter because of Donald Trump’s tariffs and weak demand in China.The carmaker said on Wednesday that losses before tax were £112m in the third quarter of 2025, a ninefold increase from £12m a year earlier.This year has been marked by significant macroeconomic headwinds, particularly the sustained impact of US tariffs and weak demand in China.Work is under way to review our future product cycle plan with the aim of optimising costs and capital investment while continuing to deliver innovative, class-leading products to meet customer demands and regulatory requirements. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago New Zealand beat England by five wickets in second men’s cricket one

Hosts secure series victory after win in second ODI Sign up to The Spin newsletter | And email Tom4th over: England 25-1 (Smith 13, Root 11) Jamie Smith clatters a pull shot to the midwicket fence for four and then picks up a single in the same region. Root continues his busy start with a single past point and Jamie Smith then plays a nonchalant flick for SIX onto the grass bank on the leg side.3rd over: England 13-1 (Smith 2, Root 10) Joe Root is the new batter. He whips Duffy off his pads for two and then times the next one even better for four. Root then pings a drive through cover for four more! Ten runs and the wicket of Duckett off the over. Continue reading...

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